Kaleorid
Kaleorid is a slow-release potassium supplement used to treat or prevent low potassium levels in your blood, especially when taking certain medications like diuretics.
Form
depottabletti
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Potassium chloride
Manufacturer
Karo Pharma AB
How to Use
Dosage
Typically, 1 to 2 tablets, 2 to 3 times a day, or as advised by your doctor based on your potassium levels.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with at least one full glass of water. Do not lie down right after taking them or just before bedtime.
Important
Do not exceed the maximum dose prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Various rashes
RARE
- •Increased potassium levels in the blood
- •Rupture of the digestive tract
- •Bleeding in the digestive tract
- •Ulcer in the digestive tract
- •Narrowing or obstruction of the digestive tract
- •Stomach ulcer
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if you have very high potassium levels in your blood or severe kidney problems.
- If you have heart or kidney disease, your doctor will need to check your potassium levels regularly.
- Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.
- Be careful if you are elderly, as you may have a higher risk of heart or kidney problems.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider risk of hyperkalaemia in patiets with impaired renal function. The tablet must be swallowed whole. Monitor potassium concentrations. Consider potential interactions medicines affecting potassium homeostasis. (updated 10.6.2024)